Illinois, USA - Beauty, talent, intellect. We know, you’ve heard this all before. But is it again true? Absolutely!
On Wednesday night When Steel Talks (WST) was afforded the opportunity to watch and listen to panist Josanne Francis via a live internet broadcast from the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall on the NIU (Northern Illinois University) campus. On this occasion Ms. Francis performed Jan Bach’s Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra with the NIU Philharmonic Orchestra. Indeed, great musical performances are the standard and normal expectation at NIU. So the question becomes - can the performing artist deliver that special ‘extra’ that separates them from even the greats, and catapults them into a unique and exceptional place for musicians? Without a doubt Ms. Francis delivered.
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I had the opportunity to take in the performance. It was brilliant. Having witnessed her talent and discipline as a teenager in Starlift, I am proud to say that Josanne has certainly matured as a musician. She has a great future and I wish her all the best, To her parents, thanks for a job well done. I know how dedicated you have been to her progress as a human being.